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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,177.31, 9,266.89 and 2,016.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,177.31, 9,266.89 and 2,016.30 is: 3,024.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,177.31 : 9,266.89 = 2,016.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,177.31/9,266.89 = 2,016.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,177.31x = 9,266.89 × 2,016.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,177.31x = 18,684,830.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,684,830.31/6,177.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,024.75

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